Monthly Archives: October 2008

I can’t believe how cold it is for this time of year! A friend of mine was in Stratford upon Avon yesterday and there was snow. What with the credit crunch, negative equity and job worries, many of us are … Continue reading →

This week during my challenge to save energy around my home, I’m looking at alternative energy sources. And I have to say I’m feeling pretty encouraged by some changes that could be afoot. I’ve just been speaking to eco-warriors at … Continue reading →

Yesterday I underwent my second energy task of the week – going without as much electricity as possible. I decided it wasn’t frugal to turn off the fridge and freezer and ruin the food and my pet lizards rely on … Continue reading →

This week as I continue my energy saving challenge I am carrying out two experiments: a day without gas and a day without electricity. My aim is to discover just how reliant we are on these energy supplies, and what … Continue reading →

Continuing my mission this week to conserve more energy around my home, I’ve been picking the brains of Richard Lloyd, the Energy Saving Trust’s regional manager for the East of England. He was kind enough to give me the following … Continue reading →

Thanks for all your great comments on the blog. This week I’m hoping to target energy wastage hot spots around our home and find ways of dealing with them. So I made this little video earlier to show you where … Continue reading →

During the first week of my challenge to save energy, I’ve criticised the government and energy companies for their failings. But she who is without sin cast the first stone, and frankly, I’m no angel either. So I thought I’d … Continue reading →

To take my mind off wondering whether I should take my cash out of the bank and bury it in the vegetable patch, I’ve been wading through the government’s new insulation scheme, greeted by a slow hand clap in September. … Continue reading →

It’s getting chilly already, even though we’re only just getting into October. I passed my neighbour yesterday who was dressed from head to foot like an Eskimo, complaining about the cold, so I wouldn’t be surprised if the cost of … Continue reading →

Thanks for your suggestions this week for frugal luxuries. They demonstrate that credit crunch or no credit crunch, you don’t have to spend a fortune to pamper yourself now and then! Here are some great ones to try out over … Continue reading →